Dorji Phuntsho

Sr. Cultural, Trekking and Photography Tour Guide

Being a tour guide with Bhutan Swallowtail has given me the complete platform to showcase my various organizational, communication and hospitality skills.

With over 7 years or more of contributing to various tourism related projects and managing tours in the field, guiding is not only my profession and passion but also a fulfillment of my innate drive to always provide the best services in anything I do. My previous guests who are now good friends tell me that I have that special ability to add an extra layer of entertainment as a guide by being personable, outgoing and quick to understand people’s mood and interests. Not to be too modest, but I am also a trained and certified Photography Tour Guide and have led many photography tours from the National Geographic and private professional photographers.

Excellent at explaining culture and religion.

Excellent level of organizational skills.

Ability to add an extra layer of entertainment to the clients by being personable and outgoing.

Excellent ability to discover and seek out Buddhist rituals and ceremonies, traditional house building, and other great photo opportunity.

Advises clients of proper protocol and etiquette for photographing events and people.

Ability to approach/negotiate for rare photo opportunity.

Bachelors of Commerce – Calcutta University

Bhutan Higher Secondary School Certificate– Motithang Higher Secondary School, 2009

Bhutan Certificate of Secondary Education–Motithang Higher Secondary School, 2007

Trained and experienced to quickly learn clients photo gear, setting up tripods, aiming reflectors and properly handling sensitive electronic equipment.

Trained and experienced in clearing scenes of non photogenic objects.

Clearly understands the “magic light” concept and utilization of reflectors.

Knowlwdgeable in the principals of “environmental portraits”.

Understands the concept of changing perspective-getting lower or higher or closer to subjects.

Hardworking

Integrity and Honesty

Versatile

Excellent Communication Skills

Leadership skills and ability to work in a team